Why Live in Mission Park
Mission Park in Pleasanton is a neighborhood characterized by its California Buckeye and Coast Live Oak trees, with Pleasanton Ridge providing a scenic backdrop to the west. The area features ranch-style and craftsman homes, primarily developed in the 1960s and 70s, with three-to-four-bedroom homes typically ranging from 1,500 square feet and up. Mission Park is safer than the national average, scoring a 2 out of 10 on the CAP Crime Index. Residents enjoy access to several parks, including Mission Hills Park with its walking trail and 50-foot metal slide, and Centennial Park with walking trails and a horseshoe pit. Bernal Community Park, about 1 mile west, offers baseball diamonds and is adjacent to the Stanford Medicine Sports Complex. The Pleasanton Golf Center, located 1.5 miles north, features a driving range and a three-hole course within the historic Pleasanton Fairgrounds Racetrack. For water activities, Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area is 3 miles northeast, boasting an 80-acre lake. Downtown Pleasanton, with over 500 businesses, includes dining options like Beer Baron Whiskey Bar & Kitchen and Blue Agave Club. The neighborhood is conveniently located near Interstate 680, providing access to Oakland and the Oakland International Airport, about 25 miles away. Public transportation includes the Pleasanton BART Station, 4 miles north, and the Pleasanton ACE train station, 1.5 miles east. Highly rated schools such as Hearst Elementary School, Pleasanton Middle School, and Amador High School serve the area, with Amador High offering various after-school activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mission Park a good place to live?
Mission Park is a good place to live. Mission Park is considered somewhat walkable and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Mission Park is a neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. It has a median age of 49. The average household income is $209,028 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 64.8% of residents. A majority of residents in Mission Park are home owners, with 21.5% of residents renting and 78.5% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Mission Park can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Mission Park neighborhood guide.
Is Mission Park, CA a safe neighborhood?
Mission Park, CA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Mission Park?
The median home price in Mission Park is $872,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $174,400 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.72%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $4,510 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $193K a year to afford the median home price in Mission Park. The average household income in Mission Park is $209K.
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Home Trends in Mission Park, CA
On average, homes in Mission Park, Pleasanton sell after 291 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Mission Park, Pleasanton over the last 12 months is $872,000, up 136% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$872,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$872,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$339
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
8
Median List Price
$872,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
136%